Victory Records News

Friday, May 30 2008
1997 will be doing a phone in interview on Q-101.1 in Chicago this Sunday at 10pm. The band is currently on the road but they will be speaking with Chris and Jaime from Q-101.1 and talking about their new record One The Run. TUNE IN!

Friday, May 30 2008
You can now check out the brand new VICTORY RECORDS: SUMMER 2008 MERCHANDISE CATALOG, online. Featuring over 30+ brand new designs, 44 pages, white zip-up hoodies, new vinyl, official release schedule (featuring a few surprises), tour dates and so much more. View the catalog online now!

Tuesday, May 27 20081997 has unleashed their brand new album, On The Run it is available in stores everywhere, or you can buy it now, on the Victory Webstore or iTunes. You can also preview the whole album exclusively on VictorSTREAM.com, today only.

Wednesday, May 21 2008
Can't wait until Tuesday to get your hands on some NEW 1997 music? Well look no further! AbsolutePunk.net is streaming their new song "On The Run" for your listening enjoyment, so head on over for a taste of what's to come!

Wednesday, May 21 2008
Chicago, IL.- Cleveland, OH based StandBy Records has entered into an exclusive, worldwide distribution agreement with Victory Records. StandBy Records was founded in 2007 in Toledo, Ohio and recently purchased in 2008 by HM-Live Owner, Neil Sheehan who manages Beneath The Sky, Driver Side Impact, Forever In Terror and Epicurean amongst others.
With a diverse and veteran in-house staff of 14 employees, the label expects their artists to quickly become relevant, house hold names in the music world. "Our current business is Artist Management, Concert Promotions, Production (Recording), Touring and Graphic Design. These elements combined with Victory’s wide reaching physical and digital distribution networks in addition to their direct to consumer expertise will help position our artists for success,” says Sheehan.
StandBy Records’ previous releases include: Before Their Eyes, Emarosa, Oh The Blood, No Bragging Rights, Holiday Unheard Of, The Waking Life, and Settle the Sky. The label has also released Italy’s Hopes Die Last and A Breach of Heaven.
The first two StandBy releases through Victory will arrive in August from Seattle band On The Last Day and Dallas’ In Fair Verona.
Tony Brummel, Founder of Victory Records said, “The independent music scene continues to be the growth sector and beacon of hope for the music industry. Neil has a solid vision and the staff in place to have a very successful label. He is a true entrepreneur that has worn many hats. He has the unique opportunity through his various operations to come into contact with a vast array of artists. We are thankful that he chose to join our family at Victory.”

Tuesday, May 20 2008
Get an early taste of the new album by 1997! Head over to “The Worm” at www.fuse.tv to listen to a full-album stream. Then be sure to get your own copy of On The Run when it’s released next Tuesday, May 27th!